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SK51 VFG

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,990 mi
Last recorded135,990 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 VFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 135,990 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 134,786 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 133,275 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 133,244 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 132,029 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 131,997 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 129,964 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 129,949 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 May 2011 127,890 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 124,645 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 124,645 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2009 121,578 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 118,621 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 106,578 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 106,578 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 85,782 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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SK51 VFG is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 118,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK51 VFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SK51 VFG?

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What year was SK51 VFG registered?

SK51 VFG is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is SK51 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 VFG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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